MEXICAN BOTANAS & FRUTAS LOCAS

With 7 documented inspections, MEXICAN BOTANAS & FRUTAS LOCAS in NORTH FORT MYERS has achieved a 4.3/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 7 reports on file

80 PONDELLA RD STE D

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)

Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

4/3/2026· 1w ago

Visit ID: 13509894

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 basic

14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed white standup reach in cooler with missing door handle. Repeat Violation Warning
50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2025. Establishment is open, operating and serving the public. Provided Operator with Contact information for Tallahassee and our licensing department for assistance. Operator claims to have paid $312 in February of 2026. **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint

11/10/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13509493

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle missing from white standup reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**

9/2/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10940307

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 1 basic

14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle missing from white standup reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Certified Food Manager expired 08/24/2025. Warning

3/5/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8894136

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle broken off on white standup reach in cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation
10-23-4:Basic - In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water. Observed no water in well with in use scoop.

9/19/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8720889

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door handle to standup white reach in cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation
32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Repeat Violation

3/21/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8463308

Met Inspection Standards

5 basic

14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken handle to tall white reach in cooler.
10-03-4:Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed no water in well with in use scoop.
32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Repeat Violation
21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with bulk flour unlabeled.

8/3/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8342892

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions stored on floor. Operator moved onions off floor. Corrected On-Site
10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle not above bulk sugar. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site
32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Repeat Violation
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar unlabeled on shelf closest to dipperwell. Operator labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site